Rich Nights of a Penniless

Chapter 10 Task completed...

{Ding Dong}

{Congratulations on completing the second task successfully}

{Host:-Leonard Conner}

The screen popped up before him with his gathered points, rewards, and the thirty-digit code bar.

{Strength:-73}

{Weakness:-29}

{Congratulations on improving}

{Codes attained:-1}

{Minor task completed:-2}

{Please touch the second digit to decode it}

Leo touched it with a surge of joy and the second code was decoded. He felt so happy about completing his task and was so satisfied with the help of his system.

{Task completed}

He saw another message popping up on his phone, which made him chuckle.

[Delta Central Bank; For account number ending with xxxx890 balance is 00,000.00]

The account with two million dollars a few hours ago was now empty with zero balance.

A kind of Satisfied smile was stuck on his face despite having zero balance in his account.

He made his move further and come across a beautiful restaurant on his way back to the cafe where he noticed something that Leo's euphoric mood quickly evaporated in the air, replaced by a mixture of shock, disbelief, and heartache, as he lay his eyes upon the sight that shattered his happy mood.

His steps faltered, his breath caught in his throat, and his heart sank as he saw his ex-girlfriend, Anastasia, sitting intimately with another man in that restaurant. The man sitting next to that woman was a bit aged and was not the same man he caught with her before.

That man slipped his hand shamelessly into her skirt before everyone, though she felt a bit odd, but as that man hissed,

"I paid for you..." A seductive smile tugged on her face and she allowed that man to do whatever he wants, ignoring the fact that they were in a public place.

That disgusted Leo, and listening to that and watching all this shameless act before his eyes, Leo's fits clenched in anger.

"So... she was a whore from the beginning," he grunted inaudibly, his eyes filled with fury, "She had been cheating on me all these years...!"

Leo's face transformed, contorting with a myriad of emotions.

Initially, his features registered confusion, his brow furrowing as he tried to comprehend what he was witnessing. The disbelief washed over him, evident in his widened eyes and parted lips as if he was questioning the reality before him.

He thought she only loved him and was loyal to him, exactly how he was to her, but the truth that had opened up before him was cruel that shook his whole world again.

"Bloody bitch...! You will pay for your deeds" he hissed passing by.

As the shocking truth sank in, a sense of hurt and betrayal etched itself onto Leo's face. His jaw tightened, and his eyes clouded with a mixture of sadness and anger.

He loved her more than himself and he was ready to give her anything that she asked for but what did she do in return, betray...?

The vibrant colors of joy that had adorned his expression earlier now faded into a dull shade of disappointment. He turned his head facing them again.

His gaze fixated on Anastasia's showing-off smile and the man's disgusting actions, his eyes flickering with a mixture of longing and resentment.

The pain in his heart was palpable, he had surpassed it with great difficulties but again a heavyweight that threatened to crush him fell over his weak shoulders. His fists clenched involuntarily, his knuckles turning white as he struggled to contain the surge of emotions welling up inside him.

Despite his endless efforts of not caring about her, a deep sorrow settled upon Leo's face as if his entire world had crumbled before him.

Though she betrayed the love for her within him was too strong.

But Now...! It shattered

Right before his eyes.

His shoulders slumped, the weight of the revelation weighing him down physically and emotionally. He felt a heartfelt sense of loss as if something he cherished deeply had been irreparably broken.

Though his heart insisted to go and confront her, his mind alerted him.

He steeled himself and moved away from them.

As he was about to reach the lane end, Leo's heart raced as he noticed a dark figure stealthily trailing behind someone. When the street light spread on the man's face, Leo recognized him to be Nicholas.

"Who is following that trashy man?" Leo's mind was disturbed, "It isn't some murder attempt or something dangerous, right?"

Panic surged through his veins as he thought about the possibilities, fueling his instincts to protect that man, no matter how trashy he was, he doesn't deserve to die, Did he?

To uncover the truth behind this mysterious presence. With a mix of concern and judgment, Leo decided to tail them, keeping a safe distance to avoid detection.

Silent footsteps carried Leo through dimly lit streets and alleys, his gaze fixed on the clandestine duo ahead. His mind whirled with questions and possibilities, desperately seeking answers to unravel the enigma that had presented itself before him. He couldn't shake the feeling that something was amiss, and he needed to get to the bottom of it.

His hands were on his phone, ready to dial for help from the police, as Leo maintained his discreet pursuit, and a glimmer of recognition flickered within him. His eyes widened as he realized that the dark figure trailing Nicholas was none other than the girl he had met in the cafe, Jessica, a chance encounter that had left a lasting impression on him. She took out her blanket and tugged on Nicholas.

Confusion mingled with curiosity, intensifying his resolve to uncover the truth behind her actions.

"What the hell is she doing here?"

Keeping his distance, Leo observed as they approached a secluded spot beneath the flickering glow of a street lamp. His heart pounded in his chest, his breath held as he strained to eavesdrop on their conversation. His mind raced, trying to piece together the puzzle that unfolded before him.

With each passing moment, Leo's panic gradually subsided, replaced by a deep sense of intrigue and a renewed determination to understand the connection between Nicholas and the mysterious girl.

He watched as they engaged in a fight, she hushed something in his ears.

Leo moved further to hear what she was trying to speak.

"You dump...! How dare you try to touch me," she lifted her leg and hit him hard on his stomach.

"You scumbag, do you think I am someone you can just play around with, huh?"

"Aahh...please leave me, I have already had enough... please....!" he screamed with pain, Leo understood his difficulties but doesn't want to get involved.

He strolled through his phone music player and played a police vehicle siren to alert them.

No matter how angry she was, she won't be interested in getting involved with the police, isn't it?

"Get the hell out of here you asshole... and never let me see you again" She kicked him on his butt again before running away. Leo chuckled at how that girl avenged herself.

"Argh...! I won't..." He rushed out too.

After a long and adventurous night, Leo made his way back to the place the cafe's owner had graciously provided for him to sleep.

The moon cast a soft glow on the quiet streets as he walked, reflecting the events that had unfolded and the memories he had created.

It was eight thirty in the morning but as it was a late cafe, there was still some time remaining for him to rest. As he entered the small and cozy room, Leo couldn't help but feel a sense of gratitude.

The cafe's owner, James had opened their doors not only to his skills as a waiter but also to his need for a temporary home. It was a small, comfortable space, adorned with simple furnishings and personal touches, making it feel like a home. As he never had any place called home, it was like a heavenly place for him.

Leo kicked off his worn-out shoes and collapsed onto the inviting bed, his body weary from the night's adventures. The events of the evening replayed in his mind like a vivid movie. He reminisced about the unexpected twists that had unfolded along the way.

The night had been filled with excitement and surprises. But Leo never thought that even spending money and enjoying will be so tiresome.

In the morning, Leo awoke refreshed, ready to embrace another day of challenges and surprises.

He rose from the bed, feeling a renewed sense of purpose and a deep appreciation for the experiences that had shaped him. He tidied the room, leaving it just as he had found it, grateful for the haven it had provided.

{Task Initiated}

{Learn a new skill on this day}

The new task was initiated and Leo was now ready to go on with his task. Leaving the place with a grateful heart, Leo made his way back to the cafe.

As he walked through the door, he was greeted by the familiar hustle and bustle, the inviting aroma of freshly brewed coffee, and the friendly faces of his colleagues.

"Hello, young man...!" all of them surrounded him with various topics to discuss, various gossip to tell.

The cafe had become his sanctuary, a place where he had found not only a job but also a sense of belonging. With a new energy and a spirit of adventure, Leo embraced the day, eager to see what the future held.

That little roadside cafe, become his home and also become the backdrop of his unfolding story, a place where he had discovered more than just a job, but a family and a sense of purpose that would accompany him on his journey.

But wait...!

What is he going to learn today?

Which skill can he learn in a small cafe?

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